The event is joining Jerusalem to leading cities all over the world in celebration of one of the most renowned composers in the history of music. The guests of the festival will enjoy an unprecedented amount of orchestral and chamber concerts, master classes, an international symposium, and even a unique event of listening to music and tasting gourmet dishes blindfolded – a multisensory experience! The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra initiated and produced the festival, and David Shamir artistically directed it. Most events will take place at the Jerusalem YMCA, The Scottish Church, and other selected venues.
Bach Festival 2024 Highlights
"The Godfather" - a chamber program of the "Tel Aviv Baroque & More Ensemble"
Drora Bruck & Edith Paz - Recorders | Marina Minkin - Harpsichord
- Bach - Overture from Cantata 156, Aria from Cantata 81, Trio Sonata BWV 527, Suite BWV 997, and Chromatic Fantasy.
- Telemann - Trio Sonatas and Sonata for Two Recorders.
A chamber program that will present the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, against those of Georg Philipp Telemann - a renowned composer of its own who also entered into the circle of the Bach family - as a godfather to Sebastian's second son.
Jerusalem | Tuesday 19/03/24 at 20:00 | International YMCA - Conference Hall
Omri Mor X Bach | Unique Piano Recital
Omri Mor - Piano
Pianist and composer Omri Mor takes listeners on a surprising and fascinating musical journey - from Bach through Gershwin to original music influenced by jazz, world music, and more.
Jerusalem | Thursday 21/03/24 at 20:00 | International YMCA Auditorium
"Who is Like unto Thee in Heaven" | Closing Concert
Richard Resch (Germany) - Tenor | Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra
- Buxtehude – "Herr, wenn ich nur Dir habe" BuxWV 38
- Bruhns – "Wein, ach wein"
- Mattheson – "Ach, Absalom" from "Der Liebreiche Und Geduldige David"
- Flor – New year's cantata "Redet untereinander"
A personal selection of spiritually profound and exceptionally beautiful works by German composers predating Bach - Buxtehude, Bruhns, Mattheson, and more. Music whose beauty, perhaps not yet heard in Israel, is the true and deep roots from which Bach's music is drawn.
Jerusalem | Saturday 23/03/24 20:00 | International YMCA - Conference Hall
Accommodation in Jerusalem
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Restaurants in Jerusalem
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